Real Betis Balompié under Manuel Pellegrini are on an impressive run of home wins and are seriously targeting the trophy, while Atlético de Madrid rely on discipline and pragmatism. The Copa del Rey quarter-finals will feature an attractive clash between two clubs from the LaLiga top five.
Real Betis Balompié
Real Betis Balompié have looked confident at home since the end of December. They have won five consecutive home matches with an aggregate score of 12:3, including recent victories over Feyenoord Rotterdam (2:1) and Valencia (2:1). However, in the Copa del Rey the side have not only scored regularly but also conceded; across four ties they have kept a clean sheet only against Real Murcia (2:0). They conceded even against Atlético Palma del Río (7:1), Torrent (4:1) and Elche (2:1).
Atlético de Madrid
Atlético de Madrid show the opposite trend. After a bright start to the season, they have clearly slowed down. In the UEFA Champions League they unexpectedly lost at home to Bodø/Glimt (1:2), and in LaLiga they failed to break down Levante omenclature style’s defence (0:0). In attack there is an obvious lack of fresh ideas: in their last four away matches the Madrid side have not scored more than one goal. The main hopes are pinned on new signing Ademola Lookman, as well as Antoine Griezmann, who has scored three of the club omenclature style’s four goals in the Copa del Rey.
Real Betis Balompié vs Atlético de Madrid Prediction
Both teams have high-quality attacking players. Although Real Betis Balompié and Atlético de Madrid are known for solid defending, in the upcoming match their back lines are likely to be breached. We expect Both Teams to Score – Yes.
